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Construction Matters

Construction Matters

Construction Matters brings you a voice to help our Construction Family. I will be discussing all things construction related nothing is off-limits.

Bringing you real-life interviews from across our diverse Australian Construction family.

For you by you to help you.
I will be digging into what is happening now for you and in the future of our amazing industry.

Hosted by me an authentic construction worker who started out life on the shovel. Working my way up the greasy pole in the snakes and ladders game of management, to become a senior manager who never forgets the journey and my roots.

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Red Brain Blue Brain

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03/24/23 • 102 min

Hello
In this episode, I catch up with Clint Adams who is an amazing individual.
Come join us and listen to how he got into the human development potential movement around mental health and well-being. From his time in the Victorian Police working his way through HR in several sectors. Now consulting with companies right into the heart of our awesome construction Industry.
Clint is on a mission to help people understand themselves better, his practical counseling approach emphasizes the social aspect of people and groups. Learn how he employs his life experience with a self-managing process including but not limited to of simple yet powerful Red Brain, Blue Brain approach.
Find out how to identify the thoughts that can be causing your disruptive or harmful behavior patterns and how to intercept these. Then we can employ a calmer and more centered and reflective approach to life in and outside the workplace.
Want to know more then hit play!
Link to book: Lighting The Blue Flame
https://www.amazon.com.au/Lighting-Blue-Flame-Clint-Adams/dp/1528913973
Clint LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-adams-3a8449205/
As discussed on the podcast around mental health and suicide if you are in urgent need of help call triple 000
Other helpful numbers but not limited to are:
Lifeline 13 11 14
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Mates In Construction 1300 642 111
13 Yarn for support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 13 92 76

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03/24/23 • 102 min

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Mental Health Makes Cents

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02/28/23 • 46 min

Construction Matters First Podcast Recorded
Called: Mental Health Makes Cents.
Hello Construction Land.
Want to know more about your return on investment (ROI) from a social financial and ethical viewpoint for our people in our businesses, regarding investment into Mental Health and Well-being programs?
Andrew Tessler et al, who are Economists for Oxford Economics produced a report in 2021 called The Cost of Doing Nothing.
I dig into the report findings with the help of Andrew to help you and your businesses shine a light on some of the important data.
I believe that making money is a direct consequence of having healthy engaged people.
The bottom line for any business, is that I think we cannot afford to ignore this.
Whether you think I'm right or wrong or you are on the fence? Then this is the podcast for you!!!
We would also like to recognize Daniel Crook and everyone involved in producing this report - Thank you so much!
YouTube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqi5DtFfHyY
The Cost Of Doing Nothing Report Link:
https://lnkd.in/eitsrngs
Music Credits
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://lnkd.in/esxWvAVw
License code: 5X9FWG7QZ6YWOEDD

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02/28/23 • 46 min

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Killer Contracts

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04/08/23 • 78 min

Hello
In this podcast, I catch up with Michelle Cirson a Construction Adjudicator: Lawyer, and Founder of Tricks Of Your Trade:
http://www.tricksofyourtrade.com.au
E-Mail: [email protected]
Mob: 0490370945
Whether you are a sole trader or a tier 3 or tier 2 company contracting always involves a contract the clue is in the word.
Michelle sees the good the bad and the ugly around contracts and contracting in our industry. She is on a mission to proactively help the subcontracting world to inform and educate and arm themselves against contracts that do not protect and limit the risk in the contracting world.
I truly believe In this Boom and Bust industry that we work in. That we need to protect our businesses by understanding the fundamental applications of what your contract means.
That you as a business owner and your business commit to by entering into a lawful agreement. You need to understand that you are not putting the company that you have worked so hard to build does not crumble in front of you.
Michelle gives you simple and cost-effective advice that you can proactively take so come and listen in and learn a thing or two that hopefully will allow you and your business to thrive and survive - its too late when the ink is dry if you haven't gone through a real due diligence process!

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04/08/23 • 78 min

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Burnout Matters

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08/15/23 • 99 min

Join me and Prof. Emerita, Christina Maslach who is the founder of the MBI (Maslach Burnout Inventory).
Christina Maslach is a Professor of Psychology (Emerita) and a core researcher at the Healthy Workplaces Center at the University of California, Berkeley. She received her A.B., magna cum laude, from Harvard-Radcliffe College (1967), and her Ph.D. from Stanford University (1971), and has been on the Berkeley faculty since then.
With her ongoing tenure at Berkeley University and lifelong dedication to tackling the Job Burnout Phenomenon.
She is recognized as an International ambassador in this field.
A warm intelligent and caring human being who has written many research papers, and books.
Christina is not done yet, she continues to discuss and educate at length, in person, and in Podcasts. For the benefit of those who have read and absorbed her work, It imprints into our consciousness and raises our intellectual and social anthropological awareness which resonates with our core human values!
I think she is a beacon burning bright that illuminates and educates all of us on this very important topic.
Come and join us and discover what Burnout means and how we as people and organizations big and small, can tackle this issue through social engagement with each other and fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Make 'The Burnout Challenge' a part of your and your company's must-reads and DNA.
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/christina-maslach/the-burnout-challenge/
https://www.theburnoutchallenge.com/

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08/15/23 • 99 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Construction Matters have?

Construction Matters currently has 4 episodes available.

What topics does Construction Matters cover?

The podcast is about Learn, Management, Voice, Podcasts, Education, Laugh and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Construction Matters?

The episode title 'Red Brain Blue Brain' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Construction Matters?

The average episode length on Construction Matters is 82 minutes.

How often are episodes of Construction Matters released?

Episodes of Construction Matters are typically released every 24 days, 10 hours.

When was the first episode of Construction Matters?

The first episode of Construction Matters was released on Feb 28, 2023.

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